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The boys breakdown a big week in pro wrestling as they get prepped for The Royal Rumble. CM Punk calls out Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns debuts on the 2k25 cover, and Jacob Fatu gets the rocket strapped to his back while over in AEW Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay join forces, the Death Riders become sorta boring and Toni Storm reveals she’s as timeless as ever.

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Kevin & Alex breakdown the week of pro wrestling prepping for Saturday Night's Main Event with a great go home segment with Jey Uso and Gunther, an impassioned promo by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, a powerful main event with Seth Rollins and Drew and the start of the Jacob Fatu Era. Over in AEW we get the beginning of the Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay team up, Jon Moxley defending his title by the skin of his teeth against Powerhouse Will Hobbes and the return of the great Samoa Joe.

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The boys break down a strong week in Netflix Era of wrestling. Over in WWE we have the debut match and promo by PENTA plus CM Punk’s, Seth Rollins and Drew announcement to join the Royal Rumble. Over in AEW Kenny Omega returns and Powerhouse Hobbs becomes the AEW World Championship #1 Contender.

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The boys breakdown a monumental week in pro wrestling. RAW debuts on NETFLIX featuring returns of The Rock, John Cena making Royal Rumble Plans, Rhea Ripley regaining her title, Roman Reigns becoming the Tribal Chief again, and CM Punk beats Seth Rollins in the main event. Over in AEW we have the debut of COPE out future world champ and Toni Storm continues her wonderful rookie gimmick on Collision. 

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The boys breakdown the last week of pro wrestling in 2024 with AEW Worlds End and RAW before it jumps to Netflix. Worlds End crushed the end of the year with back to back 7 star bangers from Ospreay, Okada, Fletcher, and Mone and surprised all with the returns of Kenny Omega and Adam Copeland. Over in WWE we discussed a powerful promo battle between Seth Rollins and CM Punk while we prepped for the jump to Netflix sure to be stocked with John Cena, Roman Reigns and The Rock.

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Kevin and Alex breakdown the week in pro wrestling before making picks for the long awaited and returning Saturday Nights Main Event. AEW moves through their Continental Classic, Jon Moxley prepares for a Fatal 4 Way at Worlds End and Toni Storm returns as her original Gimmick. Over in WWE the New Day are lauded as top heels, Finn Balor prepares for his world title shot, DIY win the tag titles and Sami Zayn Challenges Drew McIntyre to a match this Saturday while Seth Rollins complains about CM Punk.

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Alex and Kevin breakdown a fantastic weekend in pro wrestling. Survivor Series War Games gave us a new Champion in Shinsuke Nakamura, a 5 star Intercontinental match, a banger women’s War Games, and a crazy story told in the Bloodline War Games with CM Punk. Over on RAW we discuss The New Day 10 year anniversary with Woods and Kofi staying together by TURNING HEEL on an injured Big E! SETH ROLLINS seethes over CM Punk and Drew McIntyre returns.

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The boys breakdown a great week in pro wrestling covering AEW Full Gear! Kyle Fletcher crushed Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley stays on top of AEW after beating Orange Cassidy, and Big Boom AJ and the Rizzler make their AEW debut sending ratings through the roof. Over in WWE, CM Punk joins up the OG Bloodline for War Games alongside a returning Paul Heyman as we prep for War Games this weekend.

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The boys breakdown a strong week in pro wrestling, The New Bloodline debut their 5th War Games member with Bronson Reed, Roman is abandoned by Paul Heyman, Cody fears KO and the Women’s War Games team come together with a returning Rhea Ripley. Over in AEW we prepare for a stacked AEW with Bobby Lashley vs Swerve, Jon Moxley’s first world title defense and Ospreay vs Fletcher.

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The boys breakdown the week in pro wrestling leading up to War Games & Full Gear, The Bloodline civil war heats up as teams fight to find 5th members for their teams after the OG Bloodline reunites with Jey and Sami, Randy Orton gets put away by Kevin Owens, and Gunther shows scars of his Cody match. In AEW the Hurt Syndicate begins its domination starting with Swerve Strickland, The Deathriders face off against Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin, and the Don Callis family face off against Ricochet and a returning Powerhouse Hobbes.

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The boys breakdown the weekend in Saudi Arabia with Cody being made King by beating Gunther, Kevin Owens fully killing Randy Orton, and Roman Reigns jobbing out to the one true Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa before Sami Zayn takes his place in the family as Sami Uso. Over in AEW we cover the great Jon Moxley, Kyle Fletchers future, Adam Cole’s Jaundice allegations and Kenny Omega’s return to New Japan Pro Wrestling.

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The boys breakdown a fun week in pro wrestling, Jey re-joins the Bloodline, Sami flirts with Solo, NXT has a powerful showing with Halloween Havoc, and Dominik Mysterio beats Damien Priest to become the #1 contender for the World Title before heading into Crown Jewel this weekend and we make our picks. Over in AEW Jon Moxley and his crew continue running roughshot, Kyle Fletcher cuts an incredible promo and Chris Jericho wins his 9th World Title.

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The boys breakdown a great week in Pro Wrestling and a wonderful weekend in Pittsburgh where the other 3rd man Chris got Married! Congrats to both Chris and our new IC Champion Bron Breakker after Bloodline shenanigans, Solo is acknowledged by Roman, Cody and his lackeys fear Kevin Owens and over in AEW Jon Moxley rules with an iron fist taking out all of the indie trash and the Don Calis Family becomes even more powerful with a fully polished Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher.

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The boys breakdown two fantastic weeks in wrestling, a powerful showing at AEW WrestleDream with Bryan Danielson's career seemingly ending after being put down by Jon Moxley, Takeshita winning the International Title against Ospreay and the returns of MJF and Adam Cole, over in WWE we have Cody Rhodes prepare to feud against Gunther and Kevin Owens, the return of The Rock, and Roman Reigns a chief with no tribe against the new Bloodline.

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The boys break down an epic week of pro wrestling, Grand Slam took place in Queens New York with Ospreay fighting for tag gold and Moxley wins his chance to face Bryan Danielson at Wrestledream. Over in WWE we prepare for Bad Blood with CM PUNK vs Drew McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell match, Roman and Cody vs the new Bloodline and Rhea and Damien fighting to end the turmoil of Judgment Day with Dirty Dom suspended in a shark Cage. Plus, I GOT FREAKIN MARRIED!

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The boys break down a strong week in pro wrestling, Cody Rhodes defends his title against the Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa, Roman Reigns returns to form an unlikely allegiance against the new Bloodline, The Judgment Day further break down the Terror Twins, Bron Breakker beats down Jey Uso after a powerful promo battle and over on AEW we have Jon Moxley stake his claim on all of Dynamite, Nigel McGuinness issue a challenge to Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher earn a shot for the Tag Titles. 

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The boys breakdown the final week of PPV’s with a crazy AEW all out. Ospreay and Okada defended their respective titles, MJF, Bryan Danielson beat Jack Perry, the BCC turned on Bryan and choked him out with a plastic bag, Hangman Page injected Swerve with an unnamed liquid and killed him with a chair, and both of us are confirmed sicko’s.

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Alex and Kevin are influx during a big wrestling PPV season! Breaking down WWE Bash in Berlin and making picks for AEW All Out in Chicago. Over in Berlin we had a solid show with Cody Rhodes defeating Kevin Owens, Jade & Bianca reclaiming the Women’s Tag Title and Randy Orton Passing the torch to Gunther while in AEW we get ready for Bryan Danielson’s first title defense, the next step in both the Swerve/Hangman Storyline and the MJF storyline, and seeing whats in store next for Ospreay in what will be a fantastic match against Pac.

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The boys breakdown a great week in pro wrestling with AEW ALL IN 2024, a returning Jamie Hayter and Nigel McGuinness, Will Ospreay beat MJF, Toni Storm heroically dropped her title, and Bryan Danielson finally became world champ after defeating Swerve Strickland. Over in WWE we prepare for Bash in Berlin with talks on Gunther V Randy, CM Punk V Drew in a strap match, and how will Jacob Fatu having new grillz effect the outcome of Cody Vs Kevin Owens.

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The boys breakdown a whole bunch of wrestling after taking a week off while co-host Alex visited the Galapagos Islands to scout some talent for the squared circle. We discuss the return of Roman to Smackdown, Cody and Gunthers world title feuds, the judgment day civil war and over in AEW we preview all of the All In matches from Bryan v Swerve to MJF Ospreay and the lack of Okada on the show.

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The boys breakdown the best booked Summerslam in decades, with possibly CM Punks best match ever, the implosion of the Judgment Day, Dom betraying Mami, and the return of our Tribal Chief Roman Reigns before getting into the fallout on RAW with Judgment Day continued and the artistic and powerful debut of the WYATT SICKS.

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The boys breakdown a bloody week in wrestling while reviewing AEW BLOOD AND GUTS! Filled with blood, guts, staples and gasoline the contenders went all out blowing off some of their feuds and starting a few more. Over in WWE the storlyines move forward strong a just before Sumerslam next week with Dom dissing Liv, Damien attacking Gunther and the Bloodline winning the #1 Contendership for Tag Gold.

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Alex and Kevin get into the week that was in wrestling starting with a compelling, consequence filled RAW with Damien Priest seemingly turning full babyface, Dominik trying to win back Rhea Ripley and Bo Dallas returning to RAW with the rest of the Wyatt Sicks, while on Smackdown Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens get put down by the Bloodline. Over in AEW we start with a powerful 59:58 match between MJF and Will Ospreay with MJF stealing the title through illegal tactics, Okada falling in love with Mercedes, and Swerve having a strong match with the Rainmaker himself during the forming of Team AEW.

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The boys breakdown a truly action packed week in pro wrestling, CM Punk & Seth Rollins have a battle of words possible leading to a Summer Slam Feud, The Wyatt Sicks debut in Adam Pearce's office, Mami Returns to kill Liv and Dirty Dom, The Bloodline makes it stake on Smackdown by crushing the Tag Champions, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu shines as Solo Sikoa calls out Roman Reigns. Over in AEW the women run the show with Mariah May turning Toni Storm into a bloody mess after backstabbing her in the main event, Mercedes Moné and Britt Baker prepare to battle at All In, Ospreay and MJF heat up their feud calling each other out for a match next week, and Bryan Danielson wins the Owen Hart cup leading to Swerve Strickland calling him out leading to their World Title match at All In, but will it Main Event?

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The boys breakdown an action packed 2 weeks in pro wrestling after taking a week off. MITB was filled with powerful storytelling and few stronger botches, Damien PrIest remains champ after CM Punk screwed over Drew McIntyre. We recount watching Paul Heyman getting putdown from our seats live at MSG Smackdown and discuss a fun show for Forbidden Door, and AEW Dynamite. 

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The boys breakdown a monumental week in pro wrestling, after a fun PLE with Scotlands Clash at the Castle featuring Ref CM Punk screwing Drew McIntyre, we get the return of Seth Rollins, the debut of the murderous cult the Wyatt Sicks lead by Uncle Howdy and the Debut of Jacob Fatu who laid waste to Smackdown and joined the Bloodline. Over in AEW the ratings dropped to record lows on the road to Forbidden Doors but we were gifted an excellent Rush MJF match, and a powerful Ospreay Swerve promo. 

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Alex & Kevin breakdown the week in WWE with a hard focus on Ricochet's potential contract renewal, will he stay or will he go, will leaving help him grow? Plus a preview for Clash at the Castle in Scotland. Over in AEW we have Ospreay challenging Swerve and the slow bubbling of stories on the way to Forbidden Door.

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The boys breakdown a strong week in pro wrestling, with Kevin seeing Dynamite live in person for a powerful and energetic show filled with the return of MJF and Juice Robinson, Swerve title defense and big Bryan Danielson announcement, over in WWE we have huge drama with Liv constantly KISSING DOMINIK, AJ Styles faking his retirement and Damien Priest laying the smackdown on both Rey Mysterio and Drew McIntyre.

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The boys breakdown a crazy weekend in Pro Wrestling, Gunther became the King of the ring in Saudi Arabia and Nia became the Queen, Cody Rhodes went viral defeating Logan Paul and back on American soil Liv Morgan kissed Dirty Dom! Over in AEW it's the companies 5 year anniversary with Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné had her debut match, MJF returned, Darby used a flamethrower and Adam Copeland broke his ankles.

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The boys prepare for a double PPV weekend with Double or Nothing and King & Queen of the Ring on the horizon. After a terribly booked AEW Dynamite it's only obvious that the weekend will be packed with nothing but BANGERS at AEW Double or Nothing and Raw & Smackdown gave us a few great storylines leading into Saudi Arabia with the possibility of King Gunther and Perc Gable dethroning Sami Zayn.

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The boys breakdown a strong week in pro wrestling, an up and down AEW Dynamite with Christian Cage choking out AEW Champ Swerve Strickland, the Young Bucks firing employees, and the return of Darby Allin. Over In WWE the King of the Ring tournament heats up with Jey & Gunther advancing, Drew challenging Damien and Logan Paul getting ready to make Cody Rhodes go viral.

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The boys breakdown WWE Backlash France featuring quite possibly the greatest crowd of all time, with Jey Uso chants that could have made a grown man put the title on him, a debuting Bloodline member, and a solidifying of Cody Rhodes, over on AEW we have the announcement of Anarchy in the Arena returning with the EVP’s vs Team AEW, Swerve preparing for his fight against Christian and some good ol’ Bullet Club Gold lookin’ good.

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The boys review two crazy weeks of Dynamite with the return of Jack Perry and the EVP's running wild and destroying both Tony Khan and a returning Kenny Omega in the ring! Plus discussions of Swerve's title reign so far and whats next in AEW. Over in WWE we discuss a lackluster Draft coupled with some great storylines and make picks for this weekends BACKLASH PLE in France!

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The boys breakdown a crazy AEW Dynasty PPV with a possible best match in the continental United States with Will Ospreay vs Bryan Danielson, did Will kill Bryan?! Also a huge congrats to AEW's first black world champion SWERVE STRICKLAND! After a year of wonderful storytelling he has been crowned champ after defeating Samoa Joe and we even got to witness the return of the Scapegoat Jack Perry. Over in WWE we have Damien Priest coming into his own as champ and judgment day leader, Becky Hogan Lynch becomes new Women's Champ, and Solo Sikoa digs deeper as possibly new Tribal Chief.

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The boys breakdown a crazy week in pro wrestling, featuring a new Tribal Chief for the Bloodline, a debuting Tama Tonga, WWE’s new title holders reigning supreme, CM Punk backstage at All In fighting Jack Perry, Kenny Omega possibly coming to WWE and a lingering question in everyones mind… is Cody Rhodes stale?

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The boys breakdown the biggest WrestleMania of all time! WrestleMania 40 was packed with some of the greatest moments in the last few years, from Cody finishing the story and ending Roman Reigns' historic 1316 day title reign, Undertaker chokeslamming The Rock, Drew winning the title just to be beat down by CM Punk and cashed in on by Damien Priest, Rhea Ripley retaining, Bayley beating her bullies, and Sami the ultimate underdog ending the 666 day title reign of Gunther! Plus a short preview for this weeks interesting AEW Dynamite.

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The boys breakdown the WrestleMania card before the Showcase of the Immortals this weekend in Philly, with a CM Punk interview, The Rock beating Cody’s ass all over the East Coast, non stop Drew talking smack, Roman running rough shot and Becky & Rhea throwing hands 2 weeks in a row, WrestleMania 40 is set to be a show for the ages.

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Kevin and Alex discuss the week that was in pro wrestling, with The Rainmaker Kazuchika Okada winning his first title in AEW, a new week of Mercedes Mone, a powerful Ospreay promo and Adam Copeland going over Christian again and becoming TNT champ, again. In WWE we have an impassioned Jimmy & Jey promo, developments in Sami & Gable, whats next for Bayley vs Damage CTRL, and a looming question for Cody and Roman, have they lost their heat?

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The boys breakdown a great week in pro wrestling, AEW is on the road to restoring the feeling with the new 800k power Trio - Ospreay, Okada and the newly debuted CEO MERCEDES MONÉ, featuring powerful promos and Dynamite matches AEW might just be able to get back to its former greatness, over in WWE we have the final stories shaping up for WrestleMania with the IC and US Championship matches decided, Cody crying (again), and The Rock going full evil mode.

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Alex & Kevin breakdown a powerful week in pro wrestling, Cody Rhodes slaps The Rock, Seth inches towards turning on Cody and Bloodline civil war feels imminent. In AEW we have the long awaited debut of Kazuchika Okada, a 5 star match from Will Ospreay and the start of Swerve Stricklands babyface run!

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The third man returns to talk about The Rock’s big promo on Smackdown, the Bloodline rules match, Drew, Seth & Cody on Raw, and WrestleMania plans on the road. In AEW we had Stings last match at Revolution, Samoa Joe defending his title against Hangman & Swerve and Will Ospreay proving maybe he could be the one to save AEW.

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Kevin and Alex breakdown the week in pro wrestling with a 5 star classic from Gunther & Jey Uso, the Jimmy Uso betrayal, AEW’s Revolution preparation, a stacked but predictable Elimination Chamber in Perth with Drew McIntyre & Becky Lynch winning chambers and Rhea Ripley defending her title in her Australia Homecoming.

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The boys breakdown a big week in wrestling with The Rock joining the Bloodline, Bron Breakker joining Smackdown, the Men's Elimination Chamber being set and the Women’s Elimination Chamber with just one spot for a possible Jade Cargill. Over in AEW we discuss Swerve in the title picture, the incoming Osprey and Okada, and the famous Texas Death Match with Matt Taven & Orange Cassidy.

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The boys breakdown the wild WWE Las Vegas press conference, with Cody challenging Roman Reigns, The Rock bitch slapping Cody and Seth Rollins um… watching? Discussions about Bayley's face turn and Drew McIntrye's top tier heel work and if CM Punk will be working commentary before talking about the great work with the Young Bucks, Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page in AEW.

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The boys breakdown a wild week in pro wrestling, The Rock stakes his claim for WrestleMania against the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns. Roman buries Seth. Drew prays on CM Punk's downfall and death. Logan Paul calls Dirty Dom the future of the business and Cody Rhodes gets possibly lost in the shuffle. The boys try to figure it all out with new signings and crazy mania happenings!

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The boys discuss the Vince McMahon allegations and get into a powerful Royal Rumble, filled with fantastic returns, NXT debuts and two great winners in Cody Rhodes & Bayley. We also discuss a great showing from Roman Reigns & Logan Paul and dive into some AEW.

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The boys breakdown a massive week in pro wrestling. WWE sells RAW to Netflix for $5 billion, The Rock becomes TKO board member, Seth Rollins discusses his mania plans, Cody Rhodes & CM Punk set up their story, Okada officially leaves New Japan and the boys make Royal Rumble picks.

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Illegal Tactics GROWS with the illustrious CHRIS joining the pod. The trio talk Punk vs Drew, Roman losing his title at Rumble, Royal Rumble & Elimination Chamber leaks, Tony Khan tweets, Jinder Mahal main event push, and whats next for the Dynamite main event picture.

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The boys are LIVE IN THE STUDIO IN QUEENS, it’s a New Year , Alex is ENGAGED to his valet , MJF has been betrayed and lost his AEW World Title and the great one THE ROCK has returned to challenge the Head of the Table and put a ripple in the story of Cody Rhodes.

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Kevin and Alex are joined by the wonderful valets Cay & Sandra to talk the week of wrestling, Wrestlers of the Year, Matches of the Year, Punk v Rollins, if we still even care about the Devil, and getting into pro wrestling as a valet to rolling in the mud mark.